Press Play with Madeleine Brand

'The Mothers,' a novel about how an abortion changes a community

The new novel The Mothers tells the story of a teenage girl who gets pregnant by the son of her pastor. Her decision to have an abortion then ripples out to affect her African-American church community in Oceanside, California.

By Madeleine Brand • Nov 7, 2016 • 1 min read

The new novel The Mothers tells the story of a teenage girl who gets pregnant by the son of her pastor. Her decision to have an abortion then ripples out to affect her African-American church community in Oceanside, California. Written by a first-time novelist, The Mothers is receiving lots of buzz and is one of the most anticipated books of fall.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

'The Mothers,' a novel about how an abortion changes a community

The new novel The Mothers tells the story of a teenage girl who gets pregnant by the son of her pastor. Her decision to have an abortion then ripples out to affect her African-American church community in Oceanside, California.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

'The Mothers,' a novel about how an abortion changes a community

The new novel The Mothers tells the story of a teenage girl who gets pregnant by the son of her pastor. Her decision to have an abortion then ripples out to affect her African-American church community in Oceanside, California.

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